⏰ Mindset Minute

{January 10, 2023}

Strap in for this one, friend. I’ve got my coach hat on and laying it down for you, tough-love style.

Last week I made a brief reference to my “unpopular opinion” on SMART goals and here it is:

I think SMART goals are boring and stale.

Yep, I said it. SMART goals, as we’ve heard it, suck.

Goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, blah blah blah… don’t light me the f*ck up, and I’m gonna go out on a limb to say that they likely don’t do the same for you.

When a goal doesn’t FIRE YOU UP I can almost guarantee you that you won’t hit them.

Goals are meant to rocket you to higher heights and elevate your life experience.

Goals are meant to make you do this…

Try this:

Run your goals through this spicy, little twist on SMART goals and see if that reignites a spark for you to reach higher heights in 2023.

SIMPLE
It’s said that simplicity breeds action. Simple objectives are easy to take action on, where as complex objectives often lead to analysis paralysis.

MAGNETIC
When will-power isn't enough—because life tends to “happen”— you need a goal that is magnetic. Something with a force greater than your excuses to PULL you toward it.

AMBITIOUS
Your goal must push you out of your comfort zone and excite you. It must stretch and grow you.

REWARDS/REWARDING
You must have checkpoints with rewards built in along the journey. Little nibbles at the proverbial carrot, if you will. And, accomplishing it must be rewarding and fulfilling on an intrinsic and intangible level.

TOWARD WHAT YOU WANT
Will fulfilling this goal move you farther or closer to your dream life? This seems like a no-brainer, but sit with this one for a minute. True and vulnerable desire is an incredible motivator.